sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Tornado in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 24-SEP-05 14:19:00 to 24-SEP-05 14:30:00 (CST)
Location: GILLETT
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A weak tornado was spawned in southern Arkansas County roughly 8.5 miles south of Gillett. The tornado moved to the northwest around the remnants of Hurricane Rita. Estimated winds with the tornado were about 60 mph. The tornado caused mostly tree damage in areas close to the Arkansas River levee. The tornado was on the ground for 7 miles before tracking into Jefferson County.
A slow moving cold front, elongated north to south, moved across New York and New England Friday Night, October 7th and Saturday, October 8th. In addition, the remnants of Tropical Storm Tammy added tropical moisture enhancing the rainfall amounts. Across Windsor county, rainfall ranged from 2 1/2 inches in the northwest corner to 6 1/2 inches in the east and south portions of the county. Specifically, 6.40 inches was reported in Chester, Vt. A mud slide was reported near North Pomfret with minor flooding. In addition, minor street flooding due to clogged culverts occurred in the Springfield and Chester, Vt areas late on the 8th and early on the 9th of October.

Heavy Rain in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 07-OCT-05 17:00:00 to 09-OCT-05 05:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Flood in LINCOLN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-OCT-05 19:00:00 to 08-OCT-05 02:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flooding began in the Cat Square area, when overflowing creeks flooded several roads with as much as 10 inches of water.  Later in the evening, flooding developed in Vale, with water over a bridge on Trinity Church Rd, and water in the basements of several homes. Portions of the county received as much as 9.5 inches of rain in the 48-hour period ending on the morning of the 8th.
Flood in CATAWBA, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-OCT-05 19:30:00 to 08-OCT-05 02:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

County reported a portion of highway 70 was closed. Several bridges were underwater in the southwest part of the county. Water entered the basements of several homes, while at least 1 home was evacuated. In addition, the 3rd major sink-hole in 3 years opened up in Hickory at the intersection of highway 321 and Old Lenoir Rd. Portions of the county received as much as 8.7 inches of rain in the 48-hour period ending on the morning of the 8th.
Flood in BURKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-OCT-05 19:00:00 to 08-OCT-05 01:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several roads flooded in the city, forcing closure of Golf Course Rd, part of highway 70, as well as others. Water covered highway 64 south, just southwest of Morganton. After midnight, flooding developed in Oak Hill, with water over a bridge on highway 181.
Heavy Rain in ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN & ISLANDS, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 10-OCT-05 00:00:00 to 10-OCT-05 23:59:00 (AST)
Location: ST. THOMAS
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy showers affected the island and flooded roads, forcing the University of the Virgin Islands to cancel classes. The persistent showers flooded roads in Santa Maria, Lower Contant and Frenchtown. The heavy rains also caused problems in Havensight, Mandela Circle, Turpentine Run and Lindbergh bay.

Heavy Rain in ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 10-OCT-05 00:00:00 to 10-OCT-05 23:59:00 (AST)
Location: ST. CROIX
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rains turned roads into rivers and flooded low lying areas of St Croix. Sections of the road were blocked off with large rocks in La Grande Princesse. Other areas that experienced significant flooding were parts of Queen Mary Highway in Estate Carlton, St. Georges, Plessen, Lower Love, La Reine and Sion Farm. Parts of Williams Delight, La Grande Princesse and the main Gallows Bay intersection.
Heavy Rain in ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN & ISLANDS, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 11-OCT-05 08:00:00 to 11-OCT-05 16:00:00 (AST)
Location: ST. THOMAS
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy showers affected the St. Thomas causing floods that shut down schools and businesses.

Heavy Rain in ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 11-OCT-05 08:00:00 to 11-OCT-05 16:00:00 (AST)
Location: ST. CROIX
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Stormwater runoff overwhelmed the storm sewers. Heavy periods of rain caused large amount of runoff and debris to flow from Recovery Hill down to King Cross and Prince street and to the watergut area near Seaborne Airlines.
Heavy Rain in ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN & ISLANDS, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 11-OCT-05 08:00:00 to 11-OCT-05 16:00:00 (AST)
Location: ST. JOHN
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The heavy rains led to minor mudslides on Centerline Road from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay.
Flash Flood in IRION, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-05 14:00:00 to 13-OCT-05 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: MERTZON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

FM Road 915 from Mertzon to Eldorado was flooded in both southeastern Irion County and northwest Schleicher County.

Flash Flood in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 13-OCT-05 14:00:00 to 13-OCT-05 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: NORTHWEST PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

FM Road 915 flooded for a time in Northwestern Schleicher County.
A strong coastal storm (i.e. a nor'easter) entrained with energy and moisture from the remnants of Wilma brought rainfall amounts between 2 and 2.5 inches and damaging winds to portions of north central and northeast Connecticut.  The high winds brought down limbs, trees, and wires, resulting in scattered power outages in Wethersfield, Pomfret, and Ashford.  No known injuries directly resulted from this nor'easter.

High Wind in WINDHAM, CONNECTICUT
From 25-OCT-05 12:06:00 to 25-OCT-05 12:16:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 58 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

High Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-OCT-05 10:53:00 to 25-OCT-05 11:03:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 58 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
The combination of a very slow moving cold front and copious moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Tammy produced periods of very heavy rain across Mercer County during the morning and evening of the 8th. The last period of very heavy rain caused creeks in the county to flood. Storm totals averaged four to seven inches. The heavy rain caused widespread urban and poor drainage flooding in addition to the creek flooding. Roads were closed in Princeton, West Windsor, Trenton, Hamilton and Ewing. Along the Assunpink Creek, in Trenton, flooding reached into Mulberry Street and Nottingham Way. One business was flooded, but flood waters did not reach any homes. In Ewing, flooding along the Assunpink put both Sullivan Way and Western Avenue under water. The Assunpink Creek in Trenton was above its 7 foot flood stage from 743 p.m. EDT on the 8th through 845 a.m. EDT on the 9th. It crested at 9.88 feet at 330 a.m. EDT on the 9th. Storm totals included 6.80 inches in Princeton, 5.27 inches in Hamilton, 5.00 inches in Trenton, 4.40 inches in Windsor, 4.25 inches in Hightstown and 4.11 inches in Washington's Crossing. The flooding on the 8th and 9th and the subsequent flooding during the upcoming week damaged over 2,700 single family homes, over 640 apartment units and 220 businesses throughout the state of New Jersey. The cold front moved from near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 8 p.m. EDT on the 7th, to the Susquehanna Valley in Pennsylvania at 2 a.m. EDT on the 8th, to the Poconos and Berks County in Pennsylvania and just west of Chesapeake Bay in Maryland at 8 a.m. EDT on the 8th. The cold front stalled as waves of low pressure road northeast along it. At 2 p.m. EDT on the 8th, the cold front just edged into northwestern New Jersey and the Philadelphia northwest suburbs and was still west of Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. At 8 p.m. EDT that evening the cold front barely moved into the Philadelphia New Jersey suburbs and the Delmarva Peninsula. The cold front and waves of low pressure cleared the Delaware and New Jersey coasts between Midnight EDT and 2 a.m. EDT on the 9th. The slow movement and stalling coupled with an unstable air mass and tropical moisture associated with Tammy helped enhance the torrential downpours. The flooding would have been even worse if not for the unseasonably dry weather that preceded this event from the middle of August. In spite of rainfall totals of up to around ten inches upstream, the Delaware River did not flood.

Flood in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 09-OCT-05 00:30:00 to 09-OCT-05 07:45:00 (EST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Flash Flood in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 08-OCT-05 18:43:00 to 09-OCT-05 00:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
The first widespread freeze of the season occurred with minimum temperatures of 29 to 32 degrees.

Frost/Freeze in LOWER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-OCT-05 04:00:00 to 05-OCT-05 07:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Frost/Freeze in PARADOX VALLEY / LOWER DOLORES RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 05-OCT-05 04:00:00 to 05-OCT-05 07:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
The first widespread freeze of the season occurred with minimum temperatures near 30 degrees.

Frost/Freeze in EASTERN UINTA BASIN, UTAH
From 05-OCT-05 05:00:00 to 05-OCT-05 07:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
The first widespread freeze of the season occurred with minimum temperatures of 24 to 30 degrees.

Frost/Freeze in CANYONLANDS / NATURAL BRIDGES, UTAH
From 05-OCT-05 04:00:00 to 05-OCT-05 08:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
The first widespread freeze of the season occurred with minimum temperatures of 28 to 32 degrees.

Frost/Freeze in CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 06-OCT-05 01:15:00 to 06-OCT-05 07:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Heavy rain associated with a low pressure system southeast of New Jersey moved into Warren County during the early morning of the 12th. This led to the partial washout of New Jersey State Route 57 in Hackettstown. Three day storm totals (from the 11th through the 14th)  in the county averaged between two and five inches, although the majority of the heavy rain fell during the morning of the 12th. The flooding on the 8th and 9th and the flooding during this week damaged over 2,700 single family homes, over 640 apartment units and 220 businesses throughout the state of New Jersey. Specific storm totals included 4.67 inches in Belvidere, 2.80 inches in Columbia and 1.93 inches in Phillipsburg. The old frontal boundary that produced the heavy rain on the 8th stalled in the nearby Atlantic. A series of low pressure systems lifted north along this boundary. Moisture from dissipated tropical depression number 22 was ingested into this system from near Bermuda. A high pressure system over nearby Canada and New England helped block any northward or eastward progression of the frontal boundary and the low pressure systems until the 14th. The heavy rain the past week cemented October 2005 as being the wettest October and month on record for the state of New Jersey since state records began in 1895. The preliminary statewide average precipitation total of 11.91 inches was 8.40 inches wetter than normal and would also be the wettest month on record surpassing the August 1955 statewide average of 11.44 inches. October 2005 was also the wettest October on record at Atlantic City International Airport with a precipitation total of 9.04 inches.The October precipitation total in Trenton was 9.92 inches, 7.30 inches wetter than normal.

Flash Flood in WARREN, NEW JERSEY
From 12-OCT-05 03:45:00 to 12-OCT-05 06:45:00 (EST)
Location: HACKETTSTOWN
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
An area of low pressure passing southeast of southern New England brought a wintery mix of precipitation to southeastern and eastern Massachusetts.  Approximately 1/2 inch of snow fell across Barnstable county, and between one and three inches of snow fell across Cape Ann.  This wintery mix of precipitation brought down limbs, trees, and power lines, causing scattered power outages.  In Marblehead, 2 inches of heavy wet snow brought large limbs down on top of a vehicle on Circle Street and a large branch down on top of a car on Roland Street.   In addition, two trees fell down on Glendale Road.   Numerous limbs, trees, and wires were reported down in Hyannis and Sandwich, causing power outages and road closures.  No known injuries directly resulted from this winter storm.

Winter Storm in BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 29-OCT-05 18:25:00 to 29-OCT-05 23:15:00 (EST)
Property damage: 35K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Winter Storm in EASTERN ESSEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 29-OCT-05 17:30:00 to 29-OCT-05 19:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Flood in LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-OCT-05 12:30:00 to 07-OCT-05 17:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Moisture associated with the remnants of tropical storm Tammy resulted in very heavy rainfall across the Upstate. Flooding began in the lower Piedmont during the early afternoon, when smaller creeks flooded Pine Haven St in Waterloo and Hillcrest St in Laurens in the western part of the county.  Portions of the county received up to 8 inches of rain in the 48-hour period ending on the morning of the 8th.
Flood in SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 07-OCT-05 13:45:00 to 08-OCT-05 00:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flooding began in areas from Pacolet to Pauline to Enoree, when several small creeks flooded. By late afternoon, flooding became quite serious, especially across the eastern part of the county. Several motorists were rescued from stalled vehicles. In the city of Spartanburg, a spotter reported flooding along Lawsons Fork creek, which expanded to more than 3 times its usual width. Several families were evacuated in the city. At least 2 bridges were flooded. By early evening, numerous roads were closed, mainly in the eastern part of the county. Closed roads included portions of highways 101 and 150.  Eastern portions of the county received as much as 14.5 inches of rain in the 48-hour period ending on the morning of the 8th.
High pressure over the western Great Lakes with a ridge to Pennsylvania early Thursday, October 20th moved east with the ridge over New England and New York early Friday, October 21st. Clear skies and calm winds resulted in at or below freezing temperatures in most areas overnight. This cold snap ended any growing season after a mild fall season.

Frost/Freeze in EASTERN ADDISON, VERMONT
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Frost/Freeze in EASTERN CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Frost/Freeze in EASTERN FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Frost/Freeze in EASTERN RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Frost/Freeze in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Frost/Freeze in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Frost/Freeze in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Frost/Freeze in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Frost/Freeze in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Frost/Freeze in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
High pressure over the western Great Lakes with a ridge to Pennsylvania early Thursday, October 20th moved east with the ridge over New England and New York early Friday, October 21st. Clear skies and calm winds resulted in at or below freezing temperatures in most areas overnight. This cold snap ended any growing season after a relatively mild fall season.

Frost/Freeze in WESTERN CLINTON, NEW YORK
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Frost/Freeze in WESTERN ESSEX, NEW YORK
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Frost/Freeze in SOUTHEASTERN ST. LAWRENCE, NEW YORK
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Frost/Freeze in SOUTHERN FRANKLIN, NEW YORK
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Frost/Freeze in NORTHERN FRANKLIN, NEW YORK
From 20-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 21-OCT-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
The first widespread freeze of the fall season occurred with minimum temperatures of 29 to 32 degrees.

Frost/Freeze in CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 31-OCT-05 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-05 08:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Frost/Freeze in DEBEQUE TO SILT CORRIDOR, COLORADO
From 31-OCT-05 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-05 08:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
The remnants of Hurricane Katrina caused heavy rain in the mountains of Maine. Rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to over 3 inches which caused the Swift River at Roxbury to rise above flood stage. The river crested at 7.35 feet on 09/01/05 at 1:00 am.

Flood in NORTHERN OXFORD, MAINE
From 01-SEP-05 00:00:00 to 01-SEP-05 02:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 1K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Summit Lake, located in a British Columbia valley just north of the Salmon River and dammed on the southern end by the Salmon Glacier, has been releasing on a fairly regular basis for the past 40 years. During these outburst floods (known as jökulhlaups), the flow of the Salmon River nearly triples, periodically washing out roads and any structures along the waterway.  The records that are available indicate that in the early years (1960s), the lake emptied roughly every other year during the fall or early winter (October through December).  But recently, the releases have been occurring annually and considerably earlier in the year (late July through early September).In this event, the road north of the community of Hyder, was flooded for several days in the Ninemile area.  This road at one time provided access to mines.  Today it is mainly traveled by tourists heading to the overlook of the Salmon Glacier.  No other damage was reported.

Flood in MISTY FJORDS, ALASKA
From 02-AUG-05 08:00:00 to 03-AUG-05 14:00:00 (AST)
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A Japanese tourist was overcome by strong rip currents in Tumon Bay, and drowned.

Rip Current in GUAM, GUAM
From 03-SEP-05 16:30:00 to 03-SEP-05 16:30:00 (SST)
Location: CENTRAL PORTION
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A man was lobster fishing near the reef in Mangilao when he was swept past the reef by strong rip currents, and drowned.

Rip Current in GUAM, GUAM
From 05-SEP-05 12:40:00 to 05-SEP-05 12:40:00 (SST)
Location: MANGILAO
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A downpour in downtown Pocatello dropped 1.7 inches of rain in an hour reported by the KPVI television rain gauge.  Many downtown streets were flooded and the Center Street underpass closed briefly.  Oak Street and 6th and 8th Avenues flooded as well.  One house on Oak Street reported basement flooding.  Minor flooding was reported in parts of the Arbon Valley in southeast Power county as well.

Flash Flood in POWER, IDAHO
From 21-SEP-05 12:20:00 to 21-SEP-05 15:30:00 (MST)
Location: SOUTHEAST PORTION
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Flash Flood in BANNOCK, IDAHO
From 21-SEP-05 12:20:00 to 21-SEP-05 15:30:00 (MST)
Location: POCATELLO
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Tornado in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 24-SEP-05 17:01:00 to 24-SEP-05 17:08:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A weak tornado entered northeast Pulaksi County from Lonoke County about 4 miles northeast of Jacksonville.  The tornado moved to the northwest around the remnants of Hurricane Rita.  Damage along the tornado consisted of minor roof damage to several residences and some trees blown down.  The tornado dissipated about 5.7 miles northwest of Jacksonville.
Tornado in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 24-SEP-05 17:09:00 to 24-SEP-05 17:18:00 (CST)
Location: MACON
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A weak tornado touched down over northeast Pulaski County.  The tornado moved to the northwest around the remnants of Hurricane Rita.  Damage along the tornado path consisted of some trees blown down or snapped off.  The tornado exited Pulaski County into Faulkner County about 6 miles north of Macon.
Tornado in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 24-SEP-05 17:18:00 to 24-SEP-05 17:21:00 (CST)
Location: OTTO
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A weak tornado entered Faulkner County from Pulaski County about 1 mile south of Otto.  The tornado moved to the northwest around the remnants of Hurricane Rita.  Damage along the tornado consisted some trees blown down or snapped off.  The tornado dissipated about 1.7 miles west of Otto.
Waterspout in GALVESTON BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 01-SEP-05 06:58:00 to 01-SEP-05 06:58:00 (CST)
Location: TEXAS CITY
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Sighted 8 miles northeast of Tiki Island drifting west at 5 mph.
Hail in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 21-OCT-05 14:35:00 to 21-OCT-05 14:50:00 (EST)
Location: HARRIMAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Penny-size hail reported in downtown Harriman.
Hail in ANDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 21-OCT-05 14:50:00 to 21-OCT-05 15:05:00 (EST)
Location: OAK RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Quarter-size hail reported by spotter in downtown Oak Ridge.
Police on Kauai had to close the Hanalei River Bridge as deep water inundated the roadway late in the day on the 1st.  Other minor flooding occurred over northern parts of the Garden Isle as heavy showers impacted the area.  Also, in the early morning on the 2nd, police reported water across Awawa Road in Hanapepe on the southern coast of Kauai.  There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries.

Flash Flood in KAUAI, HAWAII
From 01-OCT-05 23:00:00 to 02-OCT-05 04:20:00 (HST)
Location: HANALEI
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Hurricane (Typhoon) in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 14-SEP-05 09:00:00 to 15-SEP-05 04:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 2.4M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

On September 12th, Hurricane Warnings were issued from South Santee river to Cape Lookout...with Ophelia centered about 140 miles SSE of Myrtle Beach SC.  At 11 am on the 14th...Category 1 Ophelia was centered about 25 miles southeast of Cape Fear. The large eyewall (50 miles in diameter) was over New Hanover...Pender and Brunswick counties...with hurricane strength wind gusts reported at Wrightsville Beach.  (79 mph).  There were unofficial reports of wind gusts to 84 mph at Bald Head Island and Kure Beach. No other stations reported a measured gust to hurricane strength...with most observing stations reporting wind gusts between 35 to 50 mph.  Rainfall was heaviest in the eastern portion of Brunswick county...with over 17 inches reported. 12 inches was observed on the Sep 14th...and 5 inches on the 13th...in advance of the hurricane.  Average rainfall over Brunswick...New Havover...and Pender counties ranged from 6 to 10 inches.  Hurricane warnings over South Carolina were lowered to Tropical Storm warnings by 11am on the 14th...with warnings dropped entirely over South Carolina by 5 pm.  The storm continued to track slowly northeast...with all warnings in the Cape Fear region dropped around 5 am on September 15th.Damage over the area was mainly minor roof damage and flooding...over flood prone areas. In Topsail Beach, cosmetic damage was reported to 350 homes. Flooding closed major thoroughfares...especially from Shallotte river to Supply. There were moderate reports of downed trees...and the utility company reported over 51,000 people without power at the height of the storm. Beach erosion was also a problem. A longshore current gouged a 5 ft escarpment along the coast of New Hanover and Pender counties. Damage to the area and the cost for clean up  would be $6 million for Pender and New Hanover counties...with $2.3 million for Brunswick county.   Most of the money would go to the cleanup of storm debris.